CHAVES, NM; De Baca, NM — * WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...South Central De Baca County in east central New Mexico... Northern Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 115 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1112 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of South Central De Baca and Northern Chaves Counties. - Elevated flows are expected in the Pecos River. Stay away from riverbanks. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Chaves, NM; De Baca, NM can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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